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Norwegian cruise Lines is getting kid friendlyClosed

- brandy3 56 Comments

Norwegian cruise line, the way to cruise around this summer is introducing new fun activities for kids. For the younger kids they have Splash Academy and for teens they have a program called Entourage.

Splash Academy: Splash Academy is here and making a big, well, splash. Our new program is specifically designed to engage active and creative kids ages 6 months – 12 years old. Whether it’s learning to juggle at circus school with Cirque du Jour presented by Hilario Productions, working on arts & crafts projects or getting the high score on Wii, there’s plenty of fun for everyone throughout the ship.

You don’t have to worry about your toddler getting left out as they have age groups.

Guppies: 6 mo. – 2 yrs.
Turtles: 3 – 5 yrs.
Seals: 6 – 9 yrs.
Dolphins: 10 – 12 yrs.

Entourage:  Introducing Entourage, our latest and greatest program for teens ages 13-17. Play a pickup game of soccer. Take part in a theater or fashion workshop. Dive into an interactive pool party. With so much to do around our ship, your teens can choose the activities they want to do. Now let’s have some fun!

It’s so much more fun to take the whole family on a Norwegian Cruise.

To get your kids ready for the trip, you can pick them up a cruise worthy outfit from The Children’s Place.

We went out and chose this outfit, jean leggings and a Butterfly graphic tee.

 We chose leggings instead of shorts because my daughter is just more comfortable that way and it can get a little chilly after the sun goes down.

I have a fun Norwegian Cruise Line Beach bag and travel mug to one lucky US reader.

To enter: Tell me where your ideal cruise destination would be with kids?

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Giveaway ends June 28, 2012

Disclosure:  I was provided with a gift card and beach ball from The Children’s Place and Norwegian Cruise Line through Mom Select. All opinions are 100% my own.

Build A Bear Workshop Celebrates 15 Years #FriendsCount

- brandy3 1 Comment

Build A Bear Workshop is celebrating its 15th birthday since opening. They are also celebrating 100 million furry friends made. This is so exciting.

We absolutely love Build A Bear Workshop and have been collecting friends for a couple of years now. In total we have a lot of furry friends, but to  my kids the more the merrier.

 

To my kids these are their best friends, they love them and sleep with them every night. Yes all of them, 3 kids and 7 each.

My best friend now is my spouse

 

 

My spouse and I met when I was in high school and started out as just friends. When he left for the Army it blossomed to something more, and since then we have always had a great friendship/marriage. A friend is someone who is there for you and understands you. After two long deployments in iraq and 3 kids I couldn’t ask for a better friend.

Friendship can come in many shapes and sizes and yes even a stuffed animal. A friend is someone/thing that you can tell anything too, even if they don’t talk back. You can hold or lean on when your sad.

Now to my Build A Bear, that I love and spill secrets too. LOL

You can make your own Furry friend at any Build A Bear Workshop location.

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post. I was entered into a contest to win a gift card from Build A Bear Workshop through Mom Select. I am also a Build A Bear 15 Friends member.

Educational Tools to Help People Who Wear Eye Glasses

- brandy3

Zeiss Lenses has offered some educational tools to help people who wear eye glasses better understand vision correction, eye exams and much more.

Carl Zeiss Vision (www.vision.zeiss.com) is a global leader in precision optics. With a full line of advanced customized lenses, advanced performance coatings, i.Scription by Zeiss diagnostic technology and a national laboratory network, Carl Zeiss Vision is dedicated to creating a better visual experience for patients and greater success for eye care practices.

 

Some questions to ask at your next appt.

  • Are Is there a difference in quality of lenses?
  • What are the best lenses for my vision needs?
  • Why are these lenses best for my vision needs?Can customized eyeglasses improve my vision quality and comfort?

 

Oral B Stages and Pro Health for me thoughts and GiveawayClosed

- brandy3 61 Comments

I recently got to try out Oral B stages toothbrushes and ProHealth for me toothpaste. I even was able to let some friends in on the greatness and try it.

Crest an Oral B Pro Health For Me is the first and only complete line of oral care products for tweens, created to protect all the areas dentists check in kids mouths. Like fighting cavities, strengthening teeth enamel, and freshening their breath.

Three steps in a healthy oral care regimen are:

  • Brushing twice a day
  • Flossing once a day
  • Rinsing twice a day
  • changing your toothbrush every 3 months

The first thing that most of my guests realized was just how cute the stage 3 toothbrushes are. They come in pink and purple and of course are covered in princess designs.  They even provided flossers to match. That was definitely a big hit with the kids. WE also received Pro health for me mouth wash, but my kids are still trying to figure out how to use it properly. They said it does smell good and tastes good.

We were going to have a viewing party but, it didn’t really work out the way we had hoped So we tried and made the best out of our own little party.

what is a party without popcorn!

I wasn’t able to get many pictures during the party. After having popcorn the kids wanted to get straight to brushing their teeth.

The girls loved their new tooth brushes and toothpaste.

For more information on Crest visit their site, and you can always get updates from their teams on Twitter @Crest and @OralB.

I do have a couple of extra toothbrushes, flossers, toothpaste,  mouth wash and coupons that I would love to share with a US reader. You will receive whats pictured below.

To enter: tell me your childs brushing routine?

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Contest ends 1/30/12

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received. Products were provided by Crest and Oral B through Mom Select.

 

Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade Facebook Contest

- brandy3 1 Comment

I have never made homemade bread myself, but whenever I go into a bakery I am in heaven. It smells so goos you just can’t get enough.

Now fresh bread is so easy to make at home, Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade has all the ingredients you need including yeast and sugar. All you need to do is add water, stir, and rise and bake. They come in 4 different flavors Country White, Wheat, Stoneground, Italian Herb, and Multi-grain.

To get you in on the action Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade wants you to use the mix and add your own special touches to it. Then take a photo and upload it to their Facebook page. The first 1000 entrants will receive a 50 cent coupon and will be entered into win a great prize pack valued at $100.

Disclosure:   I was entered for a chance to win a Fleischmann’s® Simply Homemade prize package in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place. All opinions are my own.”

Karo Syrup Facebook Contest

- brandy3

One thing everyone loves to do during the holidays is baking, and cooking. I love being able to involve my kids and prepare everything.

To be honest the only present I want is groceries and my family happy. So why not give the one you love a inexpensive gift.

Karo Syrup has partnered

with Chicago pastry chef and cookbook author Sarah Levy to create delicious treats that are the perfect gift to give this holiday season.  Karo is having a great sweepstakes on Facebook right now. Just tell Karo Syrup your favorite recipe and you are entered to win a Trip to Chicago, including hotel, dinner and a chocolate tour.

To enter just visit the Karo Syrup Facebook page.

 

Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Karo Syrup prize package in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place. All opinions are my own.

New Deals with Build A Bear

- brandy3 3 Comments

We can never get enough of Build A Bear. This holiday Build A Bear has a gift for everyone on their list.

Build A Bear has gifts beyond the Holidays, weddings, birthdays, and so much more. To help you buy the perfect gift this holiday season Build A Bear Workshop is offering a new promotion. Now until 12/18 you can purchase and animal plus a outfit for $24.99

Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place. All opinions are my own.

Hellmann’s Turkey Challenge

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Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and I am already thinking about what to make with leftovers. Hellmanns is continuing their mealtime monotony by encouraging moms to re-think their main dish meals and leftovers.  Hellmann’s has enlisted the help of Chef Bobby Flay, and together they are sharing recipes to help you with those leftovers.

Join the Turkey Challenge at www.Hellmanns.com, Each week different recipes will be featured and you vote for your favorite.   What do you get if you vote? Every vote is an entry into win a $250 grocery gift card. Plus if they reach 10,000 votes the gift card will raise to $500.

Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Hellmann’s prize package in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place.

Vote For Your Favorite Flavor of Extra Dessert Delights

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As a blogger I am always loud and make sure my opinion is heard, online, and in my community. If there is a debate or vote I am there to support what I like and believe in.  My next big decision is picking my favorite gum!

Extra Desserts delights, is holding vote to find their next favorite flavor. My favorite has always been Strawberry Shortcake, but now the new flavors to choose from are…

Banana’s Foster

Root Beer Float

Lemon Squares

I am not sure who I will vote for, I am leaning towards Lemon Squares. Sounds the best for gum!  If you would like to vote and I encourage you too, get your voice heard. You can vote on their Facebook page or on your mobile phone here.

Voting ends on November 16, 2011 so hurry.

Disclosure:  I was entered for a chance to win an Extra Dessert Delights gum prize package in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place.

 

Kids have all the fun with Leapfrog

- brandy3 1 Comment

I was recently able to have a little party with some neighbors, and show off some of the newest and greatest Leapfrog products.

While only half of the people showed up on my guest list (To be expected since Pediculus humans capitis has hit our school). We still had a blast though.

The first product I featured and couldn’t wait to get too.
Tag Reader

I love the tag reader, now that my daughter is in Kindergarten and learning how to read, It’s so helpful. The tag reader is not only reads you the story, It helps with sounds and you can play games with it.

Now the That Reader can also be used with the interactive map.


The Interactive map helps with Learning about the world. The kids knew instantly where we lived by identifying the big picture of the Statue Of Liberty.

Next we talked a little about different books that were available, including books with your favorite characters. I also passed out booklets with coloring sheets and $5 coupons for Leapster games (very rare coupon).

The big reveal of the Leap Pad was exciting for everyone. A lot of the parents complained that their kids loved to use their I Pads and smartphones to play games. This is a great alternative for kids and a lot cheaper than a I pad.

The App the kids most got a kick out of was the Funny Face app. Take a picture, the expand the nose, or forehead. All the kids were just cracking up over that.

A big thank you to Mom Select and Leapfrog for allowing me to show my neighbors all about these exciting products. I think I have enticed some parents to go out and get these products themselves.

visit www.leapfrog.com for more information nd to view the products.

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, products were provided for the party.

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